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World History Study Guide to 1648 (view source)
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|Eastern Roman Emperor from AD 527 to 565 who developed the Justinian Code, which is the basis of civil law in many places
|Eastern Roman Emperor from AD 527 to 565 who developed the Justinian Code, which is the basis of civil law in many places
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|[[karma]]
|[[Karma]]
|In Hinduism, everything a person has done. This determines status in the next life, so a Hindu wants "good karma."
|In Hinduism, everything a person has done. This determines status in the next life, so a Hindu wants "good karma."
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|[[Knight]]
|An armored soldier of feudalistic Europe. These soldiers first began using plate mail around the time of the crusades.
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|[[Latin]]
|[[Latin]]
|the powerful, concise language spoken in ancient Rome that has contributed many roots of words and terms to modern European languages. "Caveat emptor!" (let the buyer beware)
|the powerful, concise language spoken in ancient Rome that has contributed many roots of words and terms to modern European languages. "Caveat emptor!" (let the buyer beware)
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|[[Lord(small l)]]
|The ruler and owner of a feudalistic area, under him are the serfs.
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|[[Lyceum]]
|[[Lyceum]]
|Chinese mandate that held that the gods blessed good rulers and overthrew bad ones
|Chinese mandate that held that the gods blessed good rulers and overthrew bad ones
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|[[manor]]
|[[Manor]]
|Under feudalism during the Middle Ages, a manor was a farm owned by a lord who had peasants to do the work and pay him rent in exchange for food, shelter and protection
|Under feudalism during the Middle Ages, a manor was a farm owned by a lord who had peasants to do the work and pay him rent in exchange for food, shelter and protection
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|Peaked in power in the AD 1200s, held more contiguous (connected) land than any empire in history, but failed twice in trying to conquer Japan.
|Peaked in power in the AD 1200s, held more contiguous (connected) land than any empire in history, but failed twice in trying to conquer Japan.
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|[[monotheism]]
|[[Monotheism]]
|The belief in a religion worshiping only one god. [[Christianity]], [[Judaism]], and [[Islam]] are monotheistic religions.
|The belief in a religion worshiping only one god. [[Christianity]], [[Judaism]], and [[Islam]] are monotheistic religions.
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|[[Royal Road]]
|[[Royal Road]]
|ancient Persian highway rebuilt by Darius the Great
|ancient Persian highway rebuilt by Darius the Great
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|[[Samurai]]
|The elite warriors of feudalistic Japan. They followed an important honor code called Bushido
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|[[Saul]]
|[[Saul]]
|the first king of Israel, appointed by God; Saul was a flawed man, jealous of David.
|the first king of Israel, appointed by God; Saul was a flawed man, jealous of David.
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|[[satraps]]
|[[Satraps]]
|Governors in the distant lands of the Persian empire, which extended to Egypt and Arabia, who were carefully watched by the "King's Eyes and Ears" soldiers to prevent rebellions
|Governors in the distant lands of the Persian empire, which extended to Egypt and Arabia, who were carefully watched by the "King's Eyes and Ears" soldiers to prevent rebellions
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|[[Shinto]]
|[[Shinto]]
|the national religion of Japan, which considered the emperor to be a god; sometimes considered more of a code of conduct rather than a religion.
|The national religion of Japan, which considered the emperor to be descended from sun Kami; sometimes considered more of a code of conduct rather than a religion.
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|[[Shogon]]
|A feudalistic military ruler of Japan.
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|[[Siddhartha Gautama]]
|[[Siddhartha Gautama]]
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|[[Silk Road]]
|[[Silk Road]]
|a trade route from East China to Central Asia and Europe
|A trade route from East China to Central Asia and Europe
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|[[Socrates]]
|[[Socrates]]
|the first great Greek philosopher, Socrates taught that the visible world is not all of reality; Socrates taught Plato, who later taught Aristotle
|The first great Greek philosopher, Socrates taught that the visible world is not all of reality; Socrates taught Plato, who later taught Aristotle
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|[[Socratic method]]
|[[Socratic method]]
|a teaching method developed by [[Socrates]], which consists of asking questions and is used today in law schools
|A teaching method developed by [[Socrates]], which consists of asking questions and is used today in law schools
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|[[Solomon]]
|[[Solomon]]
|third king of Israel and the author of ''Proverbs'', ''Ecclesiastes'' and ''Song of Solomon''; known for his wise justice
|Third king of Israel and the author of ''Proverbs'', ''Ecclesiastes'' and ''Song of Solomon''; known for his wise justice
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|[[Solon of Athens]]
|[[Solon of Athens]]
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|[[Sumer]]
|[[Sumer]]
|ancient homeland of the Sumerians, located in Mesopotamia, located in where Iraq is today
|Ancient homeland of the Sumerians, located in Mesopotamia, located in where Iraq is today
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|[[Sunni Muslims]]
|[[Sunni Muslims]]
|A northern Mexican nomadic tribe that reigned over a city called Tula (AD 900-1200) in present-day Mexico City.
|A northern Mexican nomadic tribe that reigned over a city called Tula (AD 900-1200) in present-day Mexico City.
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|[[tragedy]]
|[[Tragedy]]
|a type of drama or poetic saga that has an unhappy ending. Common in ancient Greece, this type of work focused on the followed the fall of a character, often because of a specific character flaw such as envy or greed.
|A type of drama or poetic saga that has an unhappy ending. Common in ancient Greece, this type of work focused on the followed the fall of a character, often because of a specific character flaw such as envy or greed.
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|[[Troy]]
|[[Troy]]
|450 BC: basic and successful Roman laws that filled twelve tablets, such as "If one is slain while committing theft by night, he is rightly slain."
|450 BC: basic and successful Roman laws that filled twelve tablets, such as "If one is slain while committing theft by night, he is rightly slain."
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|[[vassals]]
|[[Vassals]]
|performed military services to the lords in exchange for protection and land in the feudal system.
|Performed military services to the lords in exchange for protection and land in the feudal system.
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|[[Vedas]]
|[[Vedas]]
|475-221 BC: War period in ancient China also known for the philosophical schools that flourished
|475-221 BC: War period in ancient China also known for the philosophical schools that flourished
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|[[wheel]]
|[[Wheel]]
|the ancient Mesopotamia invention, originally in the form of a potter’s wheel; the wheel is considered the first and greatest of man's inventions.
|The ancient Mesopotamia invention, originally in the form of a potter’s wheel; the wheel is considered the first and greatest of man's inventions.
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|[[Yahweh]]
|[[Yahweh]]
|[[Judaism]]
|[[Judaism]]
|The monotheistic religion of the Hebrews, also the oldest religion that remains currently active.
|The monotheistic religion of the Hebrews, also the oldest religion that remains currently active.
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|[[Kami]]
|Spirits in the Shinto religion that reside in prominent natural features and people. Shrines are often built to Kami.
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|[[Kassites]]
|[[Kassites]]